MEDIA INFORMATION Friday 12 October 2007

PARKER TRAVEL COLLECTION MOVES EAST TO CULMINATE IN GLOBAL PRESENCE
Australia’s
leading tourism marketing company, Parker Travel Collection, has today
announced it will expand its global presence into the Eastern
Hemisphere. The company intends to roll out offices in China, India and
Korea over the next five years to service markets across Asia and the
Middle East.
To implement this expansion, Parker Travel Collection has appointed Greg Daven as General Manager Sales – Eastern Hemisphere.
According
to Parker Travel Collection’s Managing Director, Todd Parker, “Greg is
perfectly suited to oversee this development across eastern markets. In
his previous role with Kuranda Scenic Rail Greg established a solid
reputation both in Australia and overseas as a highly effective tourism
professional.
“Securing Greg’s specialist expertise is vital
to our future expansion while maintaining our place as Australia’s
leading tourism marketing company.”
Greg’s appointment brings
the sales team to eight. Combined, the Parker Travel Collection team is
able to cover a broad spectrum of markets with greater frequency. As a
team Parker Travel Collection offers a competitive edge with high level
industry contacts and influence.